Will security video reveal identity of thief after $1 million closet heist?

Updated 3:56 pm, Monday, August 4, 2014

Theresa Roemer looks over sentimental items while standing in her closet which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands. less

Theresa Roemer looks over sentimental items while standing in her closet which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in ... more

Theresa Roemer holds the first purse she bought in her collection while standing in her closet which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands.

Theresa Roemer holds the first purse she bought in her collection while standing in her closet which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen

The bathroom window which was broken out during a burglary of Theresa Roemer's home and closet is replaced, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands. less

The bathroom window which was broken out during a burglary of Theresa Roemer's home and closet is replaced, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, ... more

In this Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 photo, Theresa Roemer stands in her closet at her home in The Woodlands, Texas. On Friday night, a burglar stole up to $1 million in designer bags, jewelry and furs from Roemer's 3,000-square-foot closet, which is used for charity fundraisers. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, James Nielsen)

In this Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 photo, Theresa Roemer stands in her closet at her home in The Woodlands, Texas. On Friday night, a burglar stole up to $1 million in designer bags, jewelry and furs from Roemer's

Theresa Roemer looks over sentimental items while standing in her closet which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands. less

Theresa Roemer looks over sentimental items while standing in her closet which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in ... more

The bathroom window which was broken out during a burglary of Theresa Roemer's closet, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands.

The bathroom window which was broken out during a burglary of Theresa Roemer's closet, hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches were stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands.

Houston area entrepreneur and fund raiser Theresa Roemer says her gigantic closet, which was recently featured on Good Morning America, in Cosmopolitan magazine and almost every Houston news service, has been burglarized.

Houston area entrepreneur and fund raiser Theresa Roemer says her gigantic closet, which was recently featured on Good Morning America, in Cosmopolitan magazine and almost every Houston news service, has been

in the home of Theresa Roemer which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands.

in the home of Theresa Roemer which was burglarized and hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of purses, jeweler and watches stolen Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, in The Woodlands.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Houston area entrepreneur and fund raiser Theresa Roemer says her gigantic closet, which was recently featured on Good Morning America, in Cosmopolitan magazine and almost every Houston news service, has been burglarized.

Houston area entrepreneur and fund raiser Theresa Roemer says her gigantic closet, which was recently featured on Good Morning America, in Cosmopolitan magazine and almost every Houston news service, has been

A spiral staircase brings closet goers down from the third floor fur and hat department to hair and make up.

A spiral staircase brings closet goers down from the third floor fur and hat department to hair and make up.

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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Guests apparently said, "We want to be able to have the party inside the closet." In Roemer's world their wish was her command.

Guests apparently said, "We want to be able to have the party inside the closet." In Roemer's world their wish was her command.

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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Tickets to parties in the closet are auctioned off for charity.

Tickets to parties in the closet are auctioned off for charity.

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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Hundreds upon hundreds of pairs of shoes adorn the walls of the closet's second floor which also has a champagne bar and hair and make up salon

Hundreds upon hundreds of pairs of shoes adorn the walls of the closet's second floor which also has a champagne bar and hair and make up salon

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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Jewelry is housed on the first floor, and is that a tub we see in the background? Well, why not?

Jewelry is housed on the first floor, and is that a tub we see in the background? Well, why not?

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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Roemer told the Neiman Marcus blog that these antique ceremonial contract bracelets, used for marriage ceremonies in the Indian culture are some of her favorite items. They belonged to her husband’s mother.

Roemer told the Neiman Marcus blog that these antique ceremonial contract bracelets, used for marriage ceremonies in the Indian culture are some of her favorite items. They belonged to her husband’s mother.

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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Roemer said she first got the idea for the 3,000 square foot closet when party guests bemoaned the small size of previous dressing rooms.

Roemer said she first got the idea for the 3,000 square foot closet when party guests bemoaned the small size of previous dressing rooms.

Photo: Chinh Phan, Chinh Phan/Neiman Marcus

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The gigantic closet includes many designer perfumes. Some events have also featured private demonstrations by perfumer and Hennessy heir Kilian Hennessey.

The gigantic closet includes many designer perfumes. Some events have also featured private demonstrations by perfumer and Hennessy heir Kilian Hennessey.

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2406 Del Monte: This 2006 home in Houston has 7-9 bedrooms, 7 full and 5 half bathrooms, 16,347 square feet, and is listed for $7,999,980.

2406 Del Monte: This 2006 home in Houston has 7-9 bedrooms, 7 full and 5 half bathrooms, 16,347 square feet, and is listed for $7,999,980.

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9110 Wickford: This 2009 home in Houston has 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half bathrooms, 10,211 square feet, and is listed for $5,190,000.

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Photo: Houston Association Of Realtors

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206 Millbrook: This 2014 home in Houston has 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 3 half bathrooms, 10,390 square feet, and is listed for $5,500,000.

206 Millbrook: This 2014 home in Houston has 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 3 half bathrooms, 10,390 square feet, and is listed for $5,500,000.

Photo: Houston Association Of Realtors

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206 Millbrook: This 2014 home in Houston has 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 3 half bathrooms, 10,390 square feet, and is listed for $5,500,000.

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206 Millbrook: This 2014 home in Houston has 6 bedrooms, 7 full and 3 half bathrooms, 10,390 square feet, and is listed for $5,500,000.

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2240 Inwood: This 2014 home in Houston has 4-5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 6,315 square feet, and is listed for $4,899,000.

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2240 Inwood: This 2014 home in Houston has 4-5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 6,315 square feet, and is listed for $4,899,000.

2240 Inwood: This 2014 home in Houston has 4-5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 6,315 square feet, and is listed for $4,899,000.

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2216 Chilton: This 2005 home in Houston has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7,359 square feet, and is listed for $4,600,000.

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2216 Chilton: This 2005 home in Houston has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 7,359 square feet, and is listed for $4,600,000.

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2218 Del Monte: This 2014 home in Houston has 5-6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 6,285 square feet, and is listed for $4,299,000.

2218 Del Monte: This 2014 home in Houston has 5-6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 6,285 square feet, and is listed for $4,299,000.

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2218 Del Monte: This 2014 home in Houston has 5-6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 6,285 square feet, and is listed for $4,299,000.

2218 Del Monte: This 2014 home in Houston has 5-6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 6,285 square feet, and is listed for $4,299,000.

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2218 Del Monte: This 2014 home in Houston has 5-6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 6,285 square feet, and is listed for $4,299,000.

2218 Del Monte: This 2014 home in Houston has 5-6 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 6,285 square feet, and is listed for $4,299,000.

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2406 Del Monte: This 1988 home in Houston has 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, 9,660 square feet, and is listed for $7,495,000.

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2406 Del Monte: This 1988 home in Houston has 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, 9,660 square feet, and is listed for $7,495,000.

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Will security video reveal identity of thief after $1 million closet heist?

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Investigators in the Woodlands are again studying surveillance footage of a burglar who broke into America's most famous closet and stole around $1 million of designer bags, jewelry and watches.

The three story, 3,000 square foot "she cave" that homeowner Theresa Roemer showed off on Good Morning America less than two weeks ago was burglarized, Friday, leaving the mammoth homage to all things girlie plastered all over the news once again, but for the wrong reasons.

"You're just numb," said Roemer Saturday as she surveyed the scene of devastation in her once perfect closet, "How can this happen? I live in a gated community with all this protection?" she said.

That's exactly what investigators are trying to figure out today as they scour security video collected from the house Friday. The tape may be released to the press later but early descriptions suggest it shows exactly how it happened.

"The video shows one suspect inside the residence wearing a jumpsuit and gloves," said Brady Fitzgerald of Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, confirming that the suspect spent almost an hour inside relaying items worth tens of thousands of dollars back outside.

A burglar alarm fitted to the house did not sound because, as Roemer herself admits, it had not been set. The couple, who had just stepped out for dinner at the local country club, also neglected to lock the glass door which is designed to secure the closet with all their valuables safe inside.

Security experts say the intruder probably realized the alarm was off as soon as the window was broken.

"Most home alarms are not silent," said Chris McGoey of Crimedoctor.com, "If they enter a home and they don't hear an alarm they assume it's not set .. I think they took a risk."

MSCO confirmed Saturday that they did not receive an alarm call and said if they had it would have taken only a matter of minutes for them to get to the property on Grand Regency in the Carlton Woods gated community.

"We do patrol in Carlton Woods, county deputies have access to all the gates," Fitzgerald said.

Today the Roemer's are picking up the pieces in their lavish 20,000 square foot home and don't hold out much hope the security video will lead to the identification of the thief who may have been plotting his attack since the day the designer goods treasure trove appeared on TV.

"It doesn't show anything, he was covered up, he knew he was on video," Roemer said Monday.

Crime scene investigators did swab for DNA and fingerprint evidence but it is likely an arrest may depend on someone "ratting him out," according to security expert McGoey, or someone catching an attempt to sell unique items in a public place.

"We're getting an inventory together," said Roemer, "So the police can start checking on eBay."